Job summary
Working in a small team made up of Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy & administration.
Working in direct partnership with P3 Housing services, Substance Misuse services & Adult Social care to work intensively with a set caseload of individuals experiencing complex needs associated with homelessness.
Main duties of the job
- Provide assessment and implementation of evidence-based interventions for service users who are experiencing common, acute mental health and longer-term recovery needs
- Optimise the service users' ability to engage with Health & Social Care services and Housing and Homelessness services
- Support development of new team
- Work intensively with a small caseload alongside Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Administration colleagues.
- Work in direct partnership with representatives from Homeless Outreach, Social Care and Substance Misuse services
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN) Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of formal post registration learning
other
Essential
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. A full valid UK driving licence is required.
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Desirable
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN) Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of formal post registration learning
other
Essential
- Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. A full valid UK driving licence is required.
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Desirable
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
